World Population Day 2021

  • It is observed annually on July 11 every year to highlight the problems of overpopulation and raises awareness about the effects of overpopulation on the environment and development.

Theme

  • The theme of World Population Day 2021 is 'the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility'.
  • It is organised by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).

History of World Population Day

  • The World Population Day was established by the United Nations in 1989, buoyed by the interest the Five Billion Day celebrated in 1987.
  • A resolution to the effect was passed, and ....
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